Stocche Forbes achieved awe-inspiring growth in its first decade of operation, blossoming swiftly into a full-service firm and one of the go-to names in the market for a vast array of legal work. Adaptability is built into the firm’s DNA; it has excelled in periods of unrest in the Brazilian economy, the impeachment of a president, a pandemic and a seismic shift in the country’s administration in a short time. Now in its 11th year, the firm is set on consolidating its presence as one of Brazil’s most competitive offerings.
A finely tuned blend of industry expertise, regulatory prowess and strategic vision has propelled Stocche Forbes forward, earning it high recognition for its corporate and M&A work, both locally and with international clients. Capital markets and private equity work are also undeniable strengths here, while the firm’s robust reputation among the country’s biggest energy players provides a slew of complex work.
Stocche Forbes values building diversified relationships with its clients, with partners sharing their connections with other lawyers at the firm to drum up a wide range and high volume of complex work while building industry-specific knowledge.
Promotions are now the key focus of the firm’s strategy, after it recently returned to lateral hiring to bolster its M&A and tax offerings. While 2022 saw a considerable drop in promotion numbers across the region, according to Latin Lawyer research, Stocche Forbes elevated seven of its associates to the senior rank – three of them women. The move demonstrated support and recognition of its talent pool, while consolidating its antitrust, listed companies, capital markets, infrastructure and M&A offerings in the process. Lawyers here benefit from a generous lockstep compensation package, which establishes a sense of accountability for the firm’s success within its legal team.
Clients heap praise on Stocche Forbes’ “young and energetic” lawyers, noting a technical and business-oriented approach that puts the firm in a league of its own.
Management
The firm is managed by an executive committee formed by André Stocche, Guilherme Forbes and Henrique Filizzola.
Offices
Based in São Paulo, the firm also has a strong presence in Rio de Janeiro and counts outposts in Brasília, Belo Horizonte and Ribeirão Preto.